New York businesses can file a biennial report with the Department of State. Businesses have a one-month filing period to file their biennial reports. The state considers the filing period to the be calendar month when the original document was filed. So, for example, if you registered as a business on June 16, 2016 you are eligible to file your biennial statement on June 1, 2018.
The state of New York considers biennial reports to be compliance documents that allow businesses to declare any significant changes that impact the structure of their company. For example, if a business hires a new officer or an existing officer relocates, the company must make Secretary of State’s office aware. Similarly, if a business hires a registered agent or changes their principal address, they’ll need to update this information as well. However, you should know that biennial reports do not allow businesses to change the name of their company.
Failure to file these documents in a timely fashion could jeopardize your business standing in the state of New York. If you do not file your report within the one-month filing period, the Department of State will determine your company to be delinquent. There are no penalties for filing a late New York biennial report to remove your delinquent status.
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Your privacy is of utmost importance to us and we go to great lengths to keep your personal information from falling into the wrong hands. As part of our promise, we:
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We don’t sell your information to anyone. We only provide it to government entities when required, and we keep it on file so we can help you with your future business registration needs.
New York Business Registration Filing Fees & Instructions
The New York Secretary of State’s office charges all businesses $9 to file a report online. Businesses can pay this fee using a credit or debit card. Unlike some other states, New York does not offer expedited handling when filing a biennial statement.
New York Corporations (Domestic & Foreign)
| State Office: |  New York Department of State 99 Washington Ave. 6th Floor Albany, NY 12231 Phone Number: (518) 473-2492 |
| Due Date: | Biennially by the end of the registration anniversary month. |
| Filing Fee: | $9 |
| Penalty: | No late fee. Your corporation loses “good standing” and is publicly marked “delinquent” in the Department of State records. Your business can be dissolved or revoked. |
| Filing Method: | Online or Mail |
| Forms: | Forms are not available online. The forms are mailed to the princapal office or registered agent from the New York Department of State. |
| Important Information: | An officer, member, or manager may file. Original signatures are not required. |
New York Limited Liability Companies / Professional Limited Liability Companies (Domestic & Foreign)
| State Office: | New York Department of State 99 Washington Ave. 6th Floor Albany, NY 12231 Phone Number: (518) 473-2492 |
| Due Date: | Biennially by the end of the registration anniversary month. |
| Filing Fee: | $9 |
| Penalty: | No late fee. Your LLC loses “good standing” and is publicly marked “delinquent” in the Department of State records. Your business can be dissolved or revoked. |
| Filing Method: | Online or Mail |
| Forms: | Forms are not available online. The forms are mailed to the princapal office or registered agent from the New York Department of State. |
| Important Information: | An officer, member, or manager may file. Original signatures are not required. |
New York Non-profit Corporations (Domestic & Foreign)
| State Office: | New York Department of State 99 Washington Ave. 6th Floor Albany, NY 12231 Phone Number: (518) 473-2492 |
| Due Date: | Not Required |
| Filing Fee: | Not Required |
| Penalty: | Not Required |
| Filing Method: | Not Required |
| Forms: | Not Required |
| Important Information: | Not Required |
New York Domestic Professional Corporations
| State Office: | New York Department of State 99 Washington Ave. 6th Floor Albany, NY 12231 Phone Number: (518) 473-2492 |
| Due Date: | Triennially by the end of the registration anniversary month. |
| Filing Fee: | $9 |
| Penalty: | No late fee. Your corporation loses “good standing” and is publicly marked “delinquent” in the Department of State records. Your business can be dissolved or revoked. |
| Filing Method: | Online or Mail |
| Forms: | Forms are not available online. The forms are mailed to the princapal office or registered agent from the New York Department of State. |
| Important Information: | An officer, member, or manager may file. Original signatures are not required. |
New York Limited Partnerships (Domestic & Foreign)
| State Office: | New York Department of State 99 Washington Ave. 6th Floor Albany, NY 12231 Phone Number: (518) 473-2492 |
| Due Date: | Not Required |
| Filing Fee: | Not Required |
| Penalty: | Not Required |
| Filing Method: | Not Required |
| Forms: | Not Required |
| Important Information: | Not Required |
New York Limited Liability Partnerships (Domestic & Foreign)
| State Office: | New York Department of State 99 Washington Ave. 6th Floor Albany, NY 12231 Phone Number: (518) 473-2492 |
| Due Date: | Quinquennially by the end of the registration anniversary month. |
| Filing Fee: | $50 |
| Penalty: | No late fee. Your LLC loses “good standing” and is publicly marked “delinquent” in the Department of State records. Your business can be dissolved or revoked. |
| Filing Method: | Online or Mail |
| Forms: | Forms are not available online. The forms are mailed to the princapal office or registered agent from the New York Department of State. |
| Important Information: | An officer, member, or manager may file. Original signatures are not required. |
New York Limited Liability Limited Partnerships (Domestic & Foreign)
| State Office: | New York Department of State 99 Washington Ave. 6th Floor Albany, NY 12231 Phone Number: (518) 473-2492 |
| Due Date: | Not Required |
| Filing Fee: | Not Required |
| Penalty: | Not Required |
| Filing Method: | Not Required |
| Forms: | Not Required |
| Important Information: | Not Required |
New York General Partnerships (Domestic & Foreign)
| State Office: | New York Department of State 99 Washington Ave. 6th Floor Albany, NY 12231 Phone Number: (518) 473-2492 |
| Due Date: | Not Required |
| Filing Fee: | Not Required |
| Penalty: | Not Required |
| Filing Method: | Not Required |
| Forms: | Not Required |
| Important Information: | Not Required |
How to File Your New York Biennial Report
Businesses operating in New York will have to file their report every other year. To do so, you’ll receive a biennial statement form as the due date approaches. It will include instructions on how to file online. You’ll visit the appropriate website and enter company information along with the data that is needed on the form. Then, you submit the information along with the payment required.
You can also fill out the form you are given by the New York Department of State and mail it in with the filing fee, skipping the online process in favor of the traditional mailed-in method.
A third option is to let our team handle the process for you, giving you more time to focus on other aspects of your business while ensuring that you remain compliant with all filing requirements.
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New York Biennial Report Filing Service Benefits
Our annual report filing services can benefit you in the following ways:
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New York Business Biennial Report FAQS
The filing fee is just $9 for most businesses. However, domestic LLPs will pay $20 while foreign LLPs will pay $50. But, these larger fees are for a five-year period instead of the two-year period that other businesses have to pay.
The filing deadline with the New York Department of State is every two years, during the month that the business was incorporated or first granted authority to operate. For example, if your business was created in March of 2014, you’ll have to file by the end of March in all years ending with an even number.
The New York Department of State does not assess any late penalties. However, your status will be changed to “delinquent,” and over time, you could face dissolution of your business which will bring heavy fees and costs with the process of re-forming and refiling your business. It’s more affordable to simply pay the filing fee and submit your information every two years.
No. There is a two-year grace period for businesses that are started in New York.
The statement must be filed by an officer, member, or manager within your business. However, it can be prepared by anyone with authority to do so.
New York Business Resources:
New York Office of Secretary of State
Phone Number:
(518) 473-2492
Address:
New York Department of State
99 Washington Ave. 6th Floor
Albany, NY 12231
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